Lavoir

A lavoir is a public place where people were able to wash their clothes. Very often, these basins were situated near a river. Such places were built from about the 18th century onwards. Today, many have been restored and serve as tourist attractions.

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  Lavoir in Chénières

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  Lavoir in Bonnat

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  Lavoir in Noyers, Yonne

Lavoir Media

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  Women doing laundry in San Remo, Italy